I always laugh when people claim the owners are taking any kind of “risk.” For most of the owners, their teams are a hobby or a toy. Even in a worst case scenario, if any given owner suddenly lost his team – the team and its entire value just completely disappeared suddenly – he would still have so much money in other things that he would still be wealthier than most people in the world, and would continue to be so for the rest of his life.

If the Patriots suddenly were wiped off the face of the earth (we can only dream) Bob Kraft would still be making obscene millions selling his Mac & Cheese and everything else. Owning a team in the NFL is a risk for them, like spending $1,000 on a dirt bike is a risk for me.

And in fact, you say “talent” is always replaceable, which is true, but so are billionaires with big egos. If the owners locked players out for too long, a bunch of rich guys would be lined up and starting a new league. All the “talent” would play there and that’s what America would watch, because we watch the players, not the owner in the box. At least most of us, apparently. You can side with the owners all you want, but your reasons for doing so are pretty empty and worthless.
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This shows how your not prepared, educated, and lazy in your private and professional life. If you knew anything about the Kraft family empire you would know that he made his money in cardboard and paper products.
The Kraft family have always been willing to spend money over the years on players who deserved it. It’s ok to spend smart and not reckless like the Coyboys, Redskins and Jets to name a few. 49’s got caught trying to avoid and do a backdoor on the salary cap and lost draft picks over it.
It seems like success breeds jealously like the Red Sox and Yankees over the years. People and players are replaceable. You’re just a number. You could be a model employee however you are forgotten like yesterday’s flavor of the month. People care less like politicians when they are voted out of office. No one talks about Bush anymore after he left office. If you’re expendable then it is just part of the business. Loyality is never a priority. It’s about being productive for a modest price. That is what the salary cap is all about.

]]>By: ezpkns34https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674796
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:09:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674796Pie? I always thought Kraft was more of a fan of…strudel
]]>By: deathmonkey41https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674792
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:08:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674792Gee, if that’s Kraft’s stance, I wonder what Goodall’s position will be? He serves his New England master well.
]]>By: thepowerofgreenhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674695
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:21:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674695Kraft is a cheap SOB…good for my Jets though….
]]>By: chris6523https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674640
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:50:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674640Is it possible that the contracts that the networks have with the NFL have larger payouts in the later years than in the beginning and that detail has been glossed over?
]]>By: dccowboyhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674596
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:29:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674596I’m a little confused then. The new CBA specifically calls for 55% of TV revenue to go to the players. Since the new TV deals (ESPN, Directv, Networks) add about 2 Billion in new TV money I’m having a hard time understanding why the salary cap (benefits & salary) will not take a pretty substantial jump in 2014.

55% of 2 billion is $ 1.1 Billion / 32 = 34 million from the new deals alone, not counting other revenue growth. Even if the player benefits portion increases, it still looks like teams are going to add 25-30 million in new salary cap.

]]>By: KIRhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674578
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:21:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674578The TV contract is going to increase from 20.4 to 39.6 Billion. That’s Billion!!! And, the players salary cap won’t increase? Somethings not right.
]]>By: phoff12https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674516
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:43:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674516Well, Kraft seems to know a little too much, too soon. I think the owners run circles around the players, regardless of player representation. The owners all have deep pockets. Compare that to the relatively small handful of players that are really wealthy, and it’s obvious that the average player will always negotiate from a position of weakness. (I personally side with the monetary risk takers/investors. Talent is ALWAYS replaceable/disposable)
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I don’t watch arena league football now, why would I watch the same players in an NFL uniform? The same goes for a any good restaurant. If I went out and spent two hundred dollars on a dinner and the food was great but the service stunk would I wouldn’t go back. Sorry but good people that excel at any profession can’t just be replaced without a drop in quality that in turn results in a drop in profits.

]]>By: gweez76https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674398
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:21:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674398Hmm even with Mara and Kraft taking money from Skins and Cowboys? Watch out Fins and Jets fans. Something tells me your going to get a cap hit next year.
]]>By: mempusahttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674392
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:18:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674392How many businesses do you know of where the employees know as much or more than the business owners?
]]>By: mempusahttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674390
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:54:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674390Best owner in football.
]]>By: t3dstrik3rhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674382
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:32:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674382“I personally side with the monetary risk takers/investors. Talent is ALWAYS replaceable/disposable)”
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I always laugh when people claim the owners are taking any kind of “risk.” For most of the owners, their teams are a hobby or a toy. Even in a worst case scenario, if any given owner suddenly lost his team – the team and its entire value just completely disappeared suddenly – he would still have so much money in other things that he would still be wealthier than most people in the world, and would continue to be so for the rest of his life.

If the Patriots suddenly were wiped off the face of the earth (we can only dream) Bob Kraft would still be making obscene millions selling his Mac & Cheese and everything else. Owning a team in the NFL is a risk for them, like spending $1,000 on a dirt bike is a risk for me.

And in fact, you say “talent” is always replaceable, which is true, but so are billionaires with big egos. If the owners locked players out for too long, a bunch of rich guys would be lined up and starting a new league. All the “talent” would play there and that’s what America would watch, because we watch the players, not the owner in the box. At least most of us, apparently. You can side with the owners all you want, but your reasons for doing so are pretty empty and worthless.

]]>By: pissedfishfanhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674349
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:07:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674349Smart owner!! It is ashame the fans are such morons!
]]>By: brettto73https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674336
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:46:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674336I could not say what randygnyc said any better.
]]>By: babyhorsemorganhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674319
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:11:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674319“You realize how many Dinners we have to sell to make an extra 10 mil?” blanched Bob, with a worried look.
]]>By: bozosforallhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674303
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:50:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674303Kraft is a greedy slimeball and a confirmed cheater.
]]>By: KIRhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674300
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:44:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674300The TV contract is going to increase from 20.4 to 39.6 Billion. That’s Billion!!! And, the players salary cap won’t increase? Somethings not right.
]]>By: randygnychttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674281
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:17:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674281Well, Kraft seems to know a little too much, too soon. I think the owners run circles around the players, regardless of player representation. The owners all have deep pockets. Compare that to the relatively small handful of players that are really wealthy, and it’s obvious that the average player will always negotiate from a position of weakness. (I personally side with the monetary risk takers/investors. Talent is ALWAYS replaceable/disposable)
]]>By: fitzmagic1212https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674273
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:10:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674273why wouldn’t the cap go up? so the owners can keep more money? how about they make tickets cheaper for games so i can get season tickets for my whole family?
]]>By: whatchutalkinabouthillishttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/kraft-cautions-against-a-cap-spike-in-2014/#comment-1674266
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:58:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=421095#comment-1674266Mmmmmmm….Pie.
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